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FEPS Summer School: A Week on Sustainable

Development

By: Mohamed Abdelazim Translated by :Sama Mamdouh

Faculty of Economics and Political Science has launched its summer school She has also referred to the distinction between many terms such as the
under the title "Sustainable Development - the optimal solution". This year's difference between political asylum and other forms of asylum.
summer school took place from 8 to 11 September and was organized by Additionally, she clarified how the United Nations dealt with the situation
FEPS' student union in collaboration with the faculty. The event which kicked of refugees in many countries using actual indicators and figures. She
off five years ago comes in line with the faculty's efforts to support student concluded her speech by stressing the importance of societies' peace and
activities. avoiding any inclination towards civil wars which leave displaced people,
refugees and political conflicts. On the third day, the faculty hosted
The theme "sustainable development - the optimal solution" was chosen in Ambassador Mohamed El-Orabi, the pioneer of Egyptian-German
order to discuss the sustainable development issue which isthe overriding relations, former Egyptian foreign minister and one of the most prominent
concern in our collapsing world. This issue is mainly concerned with the rights Egyptian diplomats. He discussed his remarkable career and how to access
of present and future generations. It was noted that the majority of the the diplomatic service, dispelling all rumors that nepotism is required to
attendees were first year students. The activities of the first day started with join the diplomatic field. He also emphasized the importance of diligence,
an opening speech of the College Dean, Prof. Dr. Mahmoud El-Said, in which hard work and continuous learning as the means of excellence and
he welcomed the new students, gave a brief on the various departments in the sophistication. It is also worth mentioning that Ambassador El-Orabi
college and presented some honorable models of the college graduates, joined the political, diplomatic and parliamentary work, thus setting a
including Dr. Hala Al-Said, Minister of Planning, and Administrative Reform, distinct example of Egyptian talents in recent decades.
as well as distinguished journalist Ahmed Al-Muslimani
Moreover, student Yosra Mohamed Faraghal displayed several video
In the same context, the three faculty dubieties have attended the opening clips about the college and its history.Later in the day, a student in the
session, stressing the role of the faculty administration in providing the proper faculty of mass communication Heba Wasel, presented illustrative videos
educational environment to achieve the faculty’s desired goal. Afterwards, a showing the various problems facing the world. She explained how
number of the faculty's students and graduates, including "Sherine Maher" sustainable development could be an effective solution to overcome these
and "Mahmoud Abu Hosh", addressed the different departments of the obstacles. A talent program has been held where students Mirna Ahmed
college, and then tackled the importance of summer training as well as the role and Yasmine Ahmed showcased some of their outstanding art work as well
of student activities in shaping the students' mentality and helping them as the amazing singers Nourhan Osama and Farida Mohammed. Those
acquire life skills. The second session continued with prof. Mustafa Amara distinguished artists were honored during the program. At the closing
who addressed the importance of presentation skills in order to integrate ceremony of the fourth day, the prominent journalist Rami Radwan was
students in the process and guarantee an interactive educational system. The hosted in a seminar to talk about the role of youth in building the country
focus of the third session was education and health within the framework of as well as the importance of striving and diligence as key to success.
the 17 Sustainable Development Goals. In the same manner, Mr. Karim Belal,
The General Coordinator of "By us" initiative at the ministry of Solidarity, The Egyptian famed economist, Dr. Hani Tawfiq, presented an
stressed the significance of education and health as objectives of sustainable exceptional session in the last day. He talked about financial markets, as
development. well as the importance of ambition in bringing up generations that would
On the second day, the topic of gender equality was approached within the be capable of enhancing the effectiveness of the economy. Lastly, he
framework of the Sustainable Development Goals as well as the significance of distinguished between many terms that cause confusion to many students.
Dr. Tawfiq's speech has been an outstanding one that all attendees wished
women's role in society. Youssef Manie, a FEPS graduate and one of the if it could be repeated. Finally, the students were awarded certificates of
summer school founders examined this subject within the framework of the appreciation for their commitment and active participation.Likewise, the
United Nations and in a realistic view that pinpoints to progress on the best students in terms of participation, effectiveness and commitment,
ground. Participants also discussed the problems facing both sexes in the eyes namely, student Islam Jubbah and student Asmaa Adel were honored.
of the opposite sex. In a following session that day, another FEPS graduate,
Ms.Mai Yasser, has shed a light on the definition of refugee and the refugee We wish all participants and organizers more success.
issue around the world.

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